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CHCECE013
Use information about children to inform practice

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis to inform program-planning cycles and to share with children and their families.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather information about the child through observation

1.1 Observe, listen and talk with children for sustained periods of time

1.2 Pay close attention to what the child is saying and doing

1.3 Identify their interests, ideas, knowledge and skills

2. Gather information about the child from secondary sources

2.1 Use child records to collect information about each child

2.2 Collaborate with family and other educators to collect information about each child’s needs, interests, skills and cultural practices

3. Record observations appropriately

3.1 Ensure information collected through observation and secondary sources is discussed with relevant people and recorded accurately in accordance with service requirements

3.2 Ensure discussion and recording of information is free from biased comments and negative labelling of children

4. Use observations and information collected to contribute to program planning

4.1 Use information gathered about the child to contribute to the planning of programs that promote children’s learning and development

4.2 Use information gathered about the child to ensure interactions are responsive and respectful of the individual child

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather information about the child through observation

1.1 Observe, listen and talk with children for sustained periods of time

1.2 Pay close attention to what the child is saying and doing

1.3 Identify their interests, ideas, knowledge and skills

2. Gather information about the child from secondary sources

2.1 Use child records to collect information about each child

2.2 Collaborate with family and other educators to collect information about each child’s needs, interests, skills and cultural practices

3. Record observations appropriately

3.1 Ensure information collected through observation and secondary sources is discussed with relevant people and recorded accurately in accordance with service requirements

3.2 Ensure discussion and recording of information is free from biased comments and negative labelling of children

4. Use observations and information collected to contribute to program planning

4.1 Use information gathered about the child to contribute to the planning of programs that promote children’s learning and development

4.2 Use information gathered about the child to ensure interactions are responsive and respectful of the individual child

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
Observe, listen and talk with children for sustained periods of time 
Pay close attention to what the child is saying and doing 
Identify their interests, ideas, knowledge and skills 
Use child records to collect information about each child 
Collaborate with family and other educators to collect information about each child’s needs, interests, skills and cultural practices 
Ensure information collected through observation and secondary sources is discussed with relevant people and recorded accurately in accordance with service requirements 
Ensure discussion and recording of information is free from biased comments and negative labelling of children 
Use information gathered about the child to contribute to the planning of programs that promote children’s learning and development 
Use information gathered about the child to ensure interactions are responsive and respectful of the individual child 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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